Top Roe

Name: Top Roe
Address: 120 W 5th St, Austin, TX, United States, 78701
Telephone: (512) 489-4441
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (62)

$50 and over

Japanese

120 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Romantic
Hot spot
Good for special occasions

Top Roe is a Yōshoku Japanese restaurant located in the heart of Downtown Austin, Texas coming from the creative culinary mind of Executive Chef Paul Qui offering two experiences under one roof: Top Roe Handroll and Top Roe Izakaya.

Top Roe's Handroll counter is a 12-seat counter serving fresh handrolls, which are exclusively offered at the handroll counter to preserve the quality of each ingredient, as they should be enjoyed. Expect a quicker dining experience of about 45 minutes: tasty bites to start your night! We also offer select small bites from the izakaya menu.

Top Roe's Izakaya menu offers an extended menu and dining experience to it's handroll counterpart. Here you'll find our signature Tuna Toro Steak and Wagyu steaks, along with delicious Yakimonos (grilled dishes), Agemonos (fried dishes), Sashimis, Salads, and more.

If interested in both handrolls and izakaya please call in advance to your reservation so we may best accommodate.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 489-4441
Website
https://www.toproe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chef Paul Qui
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room (PDR) is a wonderful option to host any party, special occasion, or just a private space for your dinner. Parties must be at least 7+; the space allows for about 12-14 comfortably. Allow us to host your next private dining experience. Please call for further information, +1 (512) 489-4441.

Location
120 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
West 5th Street, between Congress Avenue and Colorado Street.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

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The Snack Set - 3pc$19.00
Tuna + Cucumber, Salmon + Avocado, Negihama
The Veggie Set - 4pc$24.00
Avocado, Eggplant, Crispy Tofu, Sweet Potato Tempura, Cucumber
The Starter Set - 4pc$28.00
California, Spicy Tuna, Negitoro, Salmon + Avocado
The Chef Set - 5pc$45.00
Crunchy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Spicy Salmon, Negitoro

Handrolls A La Carte

Fried Oyster$8.00
Remoulade, Onions
Spicy Salmon$9.00
Serrano, Negidare
Shrimp Tempura$8.00
Avocado, Lime, Cilantro, Spicy Mayo
Crunchy Tuna$10.00
Dry-Aged Tuna, Crispy Shallots
Scallop$10.00
Smoked Trout Roe, XO Sauce
Lobster$14.00
Smoked + Black Butter Poached
Trinity$38.00
Toro, Caviar, Uni
California$7.50
Blue Crab, Avocado, Cucumber
Salmon$8.00
Salmon + Avocado
Tuna$9.00
Tuna + Cucumber
Negihama$9.00
Hamachi + Negi
Spicy Tuna$10.00
Chili Crunch, Jalapeño
Blue Crab$10.00
Blue Crab + Cucumber
Negitoro$14.00
Toro + Negi
Wagyu (MP)
Torch-Seared
Caviar (MP)
Uni (MP)
Eggplant$6.00
Sweet Potato Tempura$6.00
Topped with Sweet Chili Sauce
Cucumber$6.00
XO Sauce, Housemade Chili Crunch
Crunchy Mapo Tofu$6.00
Housemade Chili Crunch, Cilantro
Truffled Shrooms$10.00

Sashimi

Hamachi Sashimi$16.00
Salmon Sashimi$18.00
Scallop Sashimi$18.00
Dry-Aged Bluefin Tuna Sashimi$42.00

Dessert

Matcha Pot de Creme$9.00
- Caviar$30.00

What 62 people are saying

Top Roe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Top Roe offers an exquisite dining experience, highlighted by "fantastic hand rolls" and "amazing spicy salmon." The service is consistently praised as "outstanding" and "attentive," with a "friendly and knowledgeable staff." The ambiance is intimate yet vibrant, making it a "lovely date spot." Chef Paul's creativity is evident in every dish, providing a "symphony of flavors" that delight guests.

62 Reviews

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Toby VIP
Central Texas158 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic! Great service. Can’t wait to return.
Top RoeResponded 4 days ago
That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled everything was fantastic and you enjoyed our service. We can't wait to welcome you back! Brittney Diep | General Manager, Top Roe - Austin
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Antoinette
Las Vegas1 review
3.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Sat at the bar. Ordered a crunch tuna-good, chicken karaage-good, fried oysters-good. Ordered two drinks got one. Service was ehhh!! Won’t be sitting at the bar again, this reservation was spur of the moment.
Top RoeResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your recent visit. We sincerely apologize for the mix-up with your drink order and for the service you experienced at the bar. That's certainly not the standard of hospitality we aim to provide, and we regret that your spur-of-the-moment visit was impacted. We understand your reluctance to sit at the bar again based on this experience. We are continuously striving to refine every aspect of our service to ensure each guest feels truly cared for. Your comments are invaluable in helping us improve. We hope you'll consider dining with us again, perhaps at a table, so we can demonstrate the true essence of our hospitality on your next visit. Brittney Diep | General Manager, Top Roe - Austin
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Matthew
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic birthday dinner! Sat at the bar, and had the amazing Brian (Bryan?) pick from the menu for us. Best idea! Everything was absolutely wonderful. Hamachi, and the Wagyu short rib served with the hot stone were a couple favorites, but everything was perfectly done. Cocktails were on point! Great to see Paul back on the scene (and busting his butt in the kitchen!), and with such great success. Will definitely return to Top Roe!
Top RoeResponded 4 days ago
What a joy to read about your fantastic birthday dinner! We're absolutely thrilled you chose to celebrate with us! It sounds like you had an incredible experience sitting at the bar, and we're delighted that Bryan was able to curate such an amazing selection for you. We're so pleased to hear everything was absolutely wonderful, especially the Hamachi and the Wagyu short rib served with the hot stone – truly some of our favorites too! It's fantastic to know the cocktails were also on point. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Bryan and to Paul. We can't wait to welcome you back to Top Roe for another exceptional experience. Brittney Diep | General Manager, Top Roe - Austin
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Sabrina
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The team at Top Roe was so friendly and attentive! Food was incredible, will be back.
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Ramina VIP
Phoenix / Arizona4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great experience here! The server was very knowledgeable about his sake and definitely recommended one we absolutely loved! The fish was fresh, and the meats were delectable and basically melting in your mouth. Highly recommend!!
Top RoeResponded 4 days ago
Thank you so much for your truly wonderful 5-star review! We're absolutely delighted to hear you had such a great experience with us. It brings us immense joy to know our server's sake knowledge helped you discover a new favorite; we pride ourselves on having a team passionate about guiding our guests. We're also thrilled that you found the fish fresh and the meats delectable, practically melting in your mouth. Crafting such memorable culinary moments is what we strive for, and your kind words affirm all our efforts. Your high recommendation means the world to us. We can't wait to welcome you back again for another exceptional dining adventure! Brittney Diep | General Manager, Top Roe - Austin
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melissa VIP
Austin22 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The tempura chicken was AMAZING! Gustavo was a great waiter. The music was pretty loud. The apple salad was so good that we ordered another.
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Leland VIP
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great music !!!!!!!!!!!
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Reilly
Austin1 review
3.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really good food, just really small portions. We were not full by the time we left
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Michael
Austin1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot. Really enjoyed both the service and the food. Would recommend for sure!
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Sam
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overrated and overpriced. Sashimi isn’t real sashimi, it’s coated in vinegar and other ingredients. Rolls are full of rice. All the fish seems to be brought in frozen. Serving staff is very nice but green. For the price, go to an Uchi restaurant. Maybe this place will improve but right now it’s not worth how much it will cost you.
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Top Roe is rated 4.5 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

120 W 5th St, Austin, TX 78701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
West 5th Street, between Congress Avenue and Colorado Street.
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Izakaya
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Paul Qui
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.toproe.com/
Phone number
(512) 489-4441
Private party facilities
Our Private Dining Room (PDR) is a wonderful option to host any party, special occasion, or just a private space for your dinner. Parties must be at least 7+; the space allows for about 12-14 comfortably. Allow us to host your next private dining experience. Please call for further information, +1 (512) 489-4441.

Top Roe

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About this restaurant

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Appetizers

Miso Soup$6.00

Negi Salad$9.00

Sunomono$9.00

Agemono

Ipswich Clam Katsu$10.00

Kaki Furai - Fried Oysters$11.00

Seasonal Kakiage$12.00

Handroll Sets

The Snack Set - 3pc$19.00

The Veggie Set - 4pc$24.00

The Starter Set - 4pc$28.00

The Chef Set - 5pc$45.00

Handrolls A La Carte

Fried Oyster$8.00

Spicy Salmon$9.00

Shrimp Tempura$8.00

Crunchy Tuna$10.00

Scallop$10.00

Lobster$14.00

Trinity$38.00

California$7.50

Salmon$8.00

Tuna$9.00

Negihama$9.00

Spicy Tuna$10.00

Blue Crab$10.00

Negitoro$14.00

Wagyu (MP)

Caviar (MP)

Uni (MP)

Eggplant$6.00

Sweet Potato Tempura$6.00

Cucumber$6.00

Crunchy Mapo Tofu$6.00

Truffled Shrooms$10.00

Sashimi

Hamachi Sashimi$16.00

Salmon Sashimi$18.00

Scallop Sashimi$18.00

Dry-Aged Bluefin Tuna Sashimi$42.00

Dessert

Matcha Pot de Creme$9.00

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